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5 Franchise TipsIf you are thinking about purchasing a franchise, keep the following 5 tips in mind. View
What is an FDD?A franchisor will send you the company’s Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) once you have filled out an application and indicated serious interest in the franchise. The FDD very clearly defines what the franchisor will do for you and what s/he expects of you. There are 23 important parts to... View
Should I Buy a Franchise?When most of us think about franchises, we are referring to the business-based franchise like the top 500 franchises published in Entrepreneur magazine each year. Entrepreneur’s 75 different categories range from automotive to services, but they all have one thing in common—a systematic... View
Selecting the Right FranchiseIn Part 1, you checked out your franchise options and decided to purchase a franchise. You have decided which one of the 75 franchising industries is right for you and have narrowed it down to maybe three or four different companies. The big decision now is to select the one franchise... View
Growing the FranchiseYou, the franchisee, have supported this system with your royalties and initial purchase price and it now will be one of your biggest assets as you decide to grow your business. View
The Costs of Starting a FranchiseNot all franchisers are created equal. Some are scrupulous, and others are not. Some give lots of training and support and are easy to work with, and others don’t. Some do not have problems with their network of franchisees and others have far too many.Before you get too excited and start... View
5 Tips on Understanding Home Office Deductions Learn how to understand home office deductions by using these five tips brought to you by SCORE Mentors. View
5 Tips on Telling Your Friends about SCOREShare SCORE with your friends! Find out how by using these five tips brought to you by SCORE Mentors. View
Moving Beyond Your Home OfficeHome sweet home—as a home-based business owner, that perennial country sampler phrase encompasses your world. From sharing lunch with your kids in the kitchen and your hallway commute to your linen closet-cum-storage room, your home is your life. So why would you ever give up your home office... View
Working Professionally From HomeSometimes it’ s hard to be taken seriously when you work from home. The stereotype of the typical home office worker is someone who spends most of the day in a robe. Yet how much of that is reality? Sure, there are days when I start writing early, get on a roll and look up to see it’ s... View